Ear MCQs with Answers

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The Auditory Nerve (also called the cochlear nerve) carries electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound.

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The ear is the sensory organ divided into three anatomical sections: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.

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Ear wax (cerumen) is produced by ceruminous glands located in the external auditory canal.

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Semi-circular canals are mainly organs of balance.

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The snail-shaped structure present in the ear is known as the Cochlea.

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The middle ear contains three tiny bones, known as the ossicles.

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The liquid medium in the internal ear is called Endolymph.

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The outermost visible portion of the ear is called the Pinna (also known as the auricle).

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The eardrum (tympanic membrane) is the thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves strike it and is highly sensitive to damage from loud noises, infections, or physical trauma.

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Sensory hair-cells are present in the ear, where they play a crucial role in both hearing and balance.